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August 2007
Posted by: webmaster
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Did you know that if you are between 12 and 26 you can get discounts on all sorts of things all over the world. Get yourself a youth discount card and you can get discounts on outdoor activities worldwide.
Each country has a few schemes that entitle students to discounts. The thing is that they are not publicised, so most of the youth today is unaware that these discount exist. Once students realise they can get discounts, they flash their student card everywhere they go to try and get a discount.
What can you do if you are under 26 and not a student? Well, there are also youth discount cards that are available. Armed with a youth discount card you can ask everywhere you go for a discount and see what reductions you can get.
There are several internationally recognised youth discount cards. It would be good to see more and more shops and attractions offering discounts for card holders to encourage youth to do more outdoor activities. If governments and outdoor the activity industry got together to support these internationally recognised youth discount cards, then the current issue of childhood obesity and apparent slovenly youth culture could be turned around.
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International Youth Discount Cards:
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ISE Card
http://www.isecard.com
The International Student Identity Card is an internationally recognized identification and discount card. The ISE Youth discountCard is available to students of any age, faculty/teacher members and youths aged 12 to 26 years. ISE cardholders are able to enjoy discounts in a variety of countries throughout the world. These discounts are either negotiated directly with ISE, or they are offered to ISE cardholders automatically as a result of the ISE Card's status as an internationally recognized identification card.
Featured discounts include the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Baz Bus in South Africa, up to 50% off Great Southern Railways in Australia, huge savings on the Eurostar Train between London and Paris and so much more. In addition to these and other well-known sites, there are also many discounts offered by local restaurants, theatres, and shops. Look on the ISE website for the full list of discounts available.
Medical Benefits
Throughout your membership you are covered with basic medical benefits that cover up to $2,000 in medical expenses, and up to $5,000 in evacuation fees, if necessary.
Worldwide Assistance
The ISE Card provides you with important protection while abroad. Each cardholder has access to a toll free emergency phone number available around the clock, with operators speaking in 24 languages. Representatives will gladly help you with lost passports, legal issues, arranging travel documents, etc. You can enjoy peace of mind during your travels knowing that help is just a phone call away.
Bankruptcy Protection
ISE Cardholders who purchase their airline tickets from an ISE issuing office will automatically receive up to $2,000 in bankruptcy protection. Therefore, if an airline or agent goes bankrupt, ISE Cardholders won't have to worry about being stranded overseas. For additional information about this valuable feature, please click here. The ISE Card is the ONLY international identification card to offer this type of protection.
Student Airfares
The ISE Card qualifies you for special airfares worldwide. These airline tickets are issued by ISE Card issuing organizations around the world.
ISE Global Phonecard
As an ISE Card holder, you will receive a FREE ISE Global Phonecard as a special thanks! Your ISE Global Phonecard will either arrive in the mail with your ISE Card, or will be emailed to you after you activate your ISE Card online. As an ISE Card holder, you receive free talk time ready to use on your ISE Global Phonecard AND you receive a special $5 calling bonus the first time you recharge your phonecard. Your ISE Global Phonecard also includes voicemail, webmail, text messaging, travel vault and document store.
NEW! NORTH AMERICA WIDE (Canada & Continental USA) Emergency Roadside Assistance Program
ISE Cards, Canada Ltd. and Dominion Automobile Association are proud to introduce their newest ISE Cardholder Benefit: The "Miles Ahead" Auto Club.
Now, every ISE Cardholder in the world, regardless of ISE Card version held, country of origin or nationality will always have Emergency Roadside Assistance available, whenever it is needed, wherever they travel in North America (Canada & Continental USA) 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year!!!!
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ISIC International Student Identity Card
IYTC International Youth Travel Card
http://www.isic.org
ISIC provides a range of student travel services, discounts, information & inspiration for young independent travellers. It mission is to increase "international understanding through the promotion of travel and exchange opportunities among students, young people and the academic community."
As an ISIC holder, you become part of a worldwide community of over 4.5 million students who share a passion for travel, adventure and discovery. with an ISIC discount card you have access to a global network of affordable and specialised student services, with more than 32,000 discounts and benefits in 106 countries worldwide.
The Benefits of Being an ISIC Holder
You can travel further, stay longer and experience more with an ISIC - take advantage of the following benefits worth USD500 million worldwide:
· Internationally recognised proof of student status
· 1,200 discounts on flights, buses, trains and ferries
· 2,800 discounts on entrance to the world's leading museums and cultural sites
· 2,700 discounts on entertainment and attractions
· 2,400 discounts on youth hostels and hotels
· 21,000 discounts worldwide on bars, restaurants and shopping!
· Access to a free 24-hour, multilingual ISIC Emergency Help Line
· ISIConnect an all-in-one discount communications package including phone, SMS, email and voicemail
· Access to a global network of 5000 travel organisations that specialise in the needs of student and youth travellers in 106 countries
· Access to a personalised trip planner and travel guide - save all the useful travel advice and destination information you find on this website on your personal web page to check out while you're travelling or to email to a friend
If you are not a full-time student, but aged under 26 or you are a full-time teacher or professor, the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) or International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) could be for you. The IYTC and ITIC offer similar benefits, services and savings to the ISIC card.
You can make a valuable social and economic contribution to the countries you visit. The exchange of ideas and values is key to the international student travel experience and creates respect and understanding between different cultures, beliefs and traditions.
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So, what are you waiting for? Get a youth discount card and get outdoors. There are plenty of outdoor activities waiting for you to try, and what's more you can try them at a discount.
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